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Season one takes you inside the world of Conclaves and Cardinals as we reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy and explore what goes into selecting the next pope, with rare access and insight from people who know the process firsthand.

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Season one takes you inside the world of Conclaves and Cardinals as we reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy and explore what goes into selecting the next pope, with rare access and insight from people who know the process firsthand.

Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@CandidCatholics

Candid Catholics is also available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.]]>cleanserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclaves-and-cardinals-the-legacy-of-pope-francis--65986482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65986482Wed, 07 May 2025 23:47:51 +0000NeverEverJoin us for the inaugural episode of Candid Catholics as Father Tom Gibbons and co-host Maggie McKay discuss timely issues within the Catholic Church, the legacy of Pope Francis, and the upcoming conclave to elect his successor. Featuring special...3612clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclaves-and-cardinals-the-road-to-a-new-pope--65986483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65986483Wed, 07 May 2025 23:48:56 +0000NeverEverFather Tom Gibbons and co-host Maggie McKay are joined by Sister Bernadette Reese, a former journalist with the Vatican Dicastery of Communication, to provide deep insight into the conclave's evolution, the roles and responsibilities of the Cardinals,...2951clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclaves-and-cardinals-global-perspectives-on-papal-selection--66010504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66010504Fri, 09 May 2025 05:52:09 +0000NeverEverFeaturing special guest Andrew Nicholas, a seminarian from Kenya with international experience, hosts Maggie McKay and Father Tom Gibbons discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the conclave, the qualities sought in a new Pope, and the diverse...3123clean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclaves-and-cardinals-group-dynamics-in-the-vatican--66010507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66010507Fri, 09 May 2025 05:53:22 +0000NeverEverJoin hosts Father Tom Gibbons and Maggie McKay as they explore the complex group dynamics and personality types at play in the Sistine Chapel during the Conclave. With special guest Dr. Judy Ho, a renowned clinical psychologist, they discuss the...1894clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclaves-and-cardinals-leo-xiv-the-first-american-pope--66024472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66024472Sat, 10 May 2025 04:11:31 +0000NeverEverJoin Father Tom Gibbons and Maggie McKay as they discuss the surprising election of Pope Leo XIV with Joe Ferullo of the National Catholic Reporter. Learn about the dynamics of the recent papal conclave, and explore what makes Pope Leo XIV a unique...2380clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclaves-and-cardinals-reporting-the-vatican-with-david-ushery--66292537

00:00 Introduction
01:22 Introducing the Guest: David Ushery
02:58 David Ushery's Vatican Coverage Experience
04:47 Insights from Covering the Vatican
06:43 Challenges and Changes in Journalism
11:26 The Impact of Social Media on Reporting
14:02 Course on Vatican Journalism
16:17 Balancing Social Media and Traditional Reporting
17:11 Navigating Social Media Challenges
18:19 Reactions to the New Pope
19:32 Sports and Papal Reflections
22:39 AI's Impact on Journalism
25:22 Reflecting on the Papal Transition
27:01 Wrap-Up
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66292537Tue, 27 May 2025 12:12:17 +0000NeverEverJoin Maggie McKay and Father Tom Gibbons as they talk with special guest David Ushery, lead anchor from News 4, New York, who has also served as a Vatican correspondent. David shares his experiences covering major Vatican events, including the funeral...

00:00 Introduction
01:22 Introducing the Guest: David Ushery
02:58 David Ushery's Vatican Coverage Experience
04:47 Insights from Covering the Vatican
06:43 Challenges and Changes in Journalism
11:26 The Impact of Social Media on Reporting
14:02 Course on Vatican Journalism
16:17 Balancing Social Media and Traditional Reporting
17:11 Navigating Social Media Challenges
18:19 Reactions to the New Pope
19:32 Sports and Papal Reflections
22:39 AI's Impact on Journalism
25:22 Reflecting on the Papal Transition
27:01 Wrap-Up
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